Roaring River Park
This is a day-use area only. Overnight camping is not permitted. The group shelter can be reserved through Recreation.gov and is usable from dawn to dusk. A $5 per vehicle day-use fee applies.
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 3:55PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
At 354 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles west of Sparta, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Cookeville, Sparta, Algood, Baxter, Doyle, Hamptons Crossroads, Bakers Crossroads, Burgess Falls State Park, Rickman, and Cummins Falls State Park. This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 279 and 297.
About
Roaring River Park is a day-use recreation area located on Cordell Hull Lake, part of the Cumberland River System near Gainesboro, Tennessee. The lake was named after Cordell Hull, a Tennessee native and one of America's most distinguished statesmen. The 12,000-acre lake stretches 72 miles upstream with 381 miles of shoreline. The park features a large reservable group shelter with electric hookups, flush toilets, drinking water, a playground, and boat ramp. A sand beach is available for swimming. This is strictly a day-use facility; overnight stays are not permitted and the shelter is usable only from dawn to dusk. The surrounding landscape consists of rolling hills wooded with maple, hickory, oak, beech, and chestnut trees. Wildlife including whitetail deer, wild turkeys, quail, squirrels, and various waterfowl are commonly seen. Popular activities include boating, fishing for white bass, rockfish, largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie, as well as water skiing and swimming.
Directions
From I-40, take HWY 53 north through Gainesboro, TN. Turn east on HWY 135 and follow signs into recreation area.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (931) 268-2540 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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